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Deals & Gifts galore; just for you! Times running out; just 6 days left!


If you love good deals; I have two happening through February 28th.

Keep reading! 

I'm giving you 6 free card kits for orders over $55 through the end of February.  Plus my other gifts as well! *I ran out of the easel calendars & embossing folders; I'll be substituting Rhinestone jewels instead. (Gingham embossing folder & Easel calendar kit!). 

In addition to my free gifts you'll get a free Sale-a-Bration choice too! Gifts galore! It ends on February 28th. Go here to order. 


Next deal….. how about $100 in free product?  

During our Sale-a-Bration promotion (ends February 28th) you can choose $125 in product of your choice for just $99.  Plus TWO free stamp sets too!  In addition to that the Starter kit includes a free Paper Pumpkin kit, business supplies and catalogs too. 

I polled my Flowerbug's Team to ask them why they joined when they did. 

Top 5 reasons my gals chose the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit:

  1. A good deal
  2. Continuous discount
  3. Love of Stampin’ Up! products
  4. See new products & catalogs early (cannot wait!)
  5. Ordering regularly anyway

You may think you have to 'sell' or hold events.  Or order a bunch of items to have on hand.  Nope!  Here are some myths you might have about being a Stampin' UP! Demonstrator: 

Myths:

  1. You have to sell.  Or hold classes.  Nope! I call my gals who simply enjoy the discount ‘Happy Shoppers’.  
  2. It’s a commitment.  Wrong. You can quit ordering at any time. Enjoy it while you can and end when you want. There's no pressure from me or Stampin’ Up! to do more than you want to.
  3. You have to join in swaps or group activities. It's your choice.   
  4. I don’t have time.  You're in charge! Spend as much time as you want on this hobby; nothing has to change.
  5. I’m not creative enough.  Case & copy anything you see online or use any of my free tutorials.      

Here are some Facts:  

  1. To stay active, you need $300 in orders/sales each quarter.  But with the 20% discount you’re really paying just $240 out of pocket!  But you get the benefits of the full $300. WOW! And you're taxed on the lower amount; not the full $300. 
  2. Your first quarter is waived so you do not need the $300 in orders until the end of June. That means you can pre-order from the new 2021 Annual catalog that starts in April.  New In Colors!
  3. You get all of the benefits a customer does; including free host rewards and we get our discount on top of special promotions.
  4. Plus we get extra $$ income if our orders/sales are over a certain amount each month. That includes our own orders! 

Are you ready to get yours?


Here is what my Flowerbug's Team love about being in our group (from my poll):

Flowerbug’s Favorites:

  • Friendly & supportive community
  • Free tutorials
  • Creative inspiration, monthly challenges
  • Local & online gatherings
  • Friendships with like-minded crafters
  • Good leadership
  • Swaps & friendships

Flowerbug Benefits:

  • Get all of my Tutorials FREE!
  • Exclusive access to our very active FB Group
  • Weekly & monthly inspiration challenges with prizes!
  • Business training if desired.
  • Monthly Team Meetings, Zooms & Facebook Lives
  • Option to join swaps
  • Being part of a positive, happy group where you can share, learn, get inspired and receive support.

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 Hot Deals in February:

Choose $125 in product PLUS any 2 stamp sets free in February!

It's just $99. Get FREE shipping too!

Click here to get the deal.


Host codes: PA93N9CF

 *click here to order 

End of February special; 6 FREE card kits!


Plus a package of free rhinestones too!  

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  • Gorgeous Leaves video; from simple to WOW techniques!


    I chose to play with the Gorgeous Leaves bundle for Tuesday's FB Live yesterday.  You can fine me on FB here. 

     It was an easy choice for me; I love both leaves and these neat background images as well. Actually anything botanical is my style. 

    This first set of cards is what is referred to as 'simple stamping'.  This means using just paper, ink and stamps.  

    This Gorgeous Leaves stamp set & bundle is one of the choices you can pick with the Starter Kit special going on right now.  It's actually free; one of 12 different options just through tomorrow, September 30th.   Click here to see them all. 

    Here's the most simple card I made.  But with these beautiful colors it is still striking. Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen & Cinnamon Cider.  Most of the cards used this color combination.  

    You might wonder how I come up with these color combinations.  I usually pull out sheets of card stock and see if they work together.  Many times I have to switch one or more out before I'm happy.  I don't use a color wheel or any guide; I just play and use what feels right.

    This next card is a 3" X 5 1/2" panel of Vanilla CS with a thin edge of Cinnamon Cider.  The greeting is stamped and heat embossed on a 1" strip of Evening Evergreen.  I did go over the White embossing with my Cinnamon Cider Blends marker. I also colored the White ribbon with the same Blends marker before tying my bow. 

    Do you ever create your own paper with stamps & ink?  These types of images make it fun & easy to do. Try it; you will love filling in your card stock with pretty images.  Remember to always start with your largest images first. 

    In this next card I added a few of the die-cuts from the Intricate Leaves dies from this bundle.  The greeting is from the Pretty Pumpkins stamp set seen here.  I colored the small leaves image with Stampin' Write markers.  

    This next card is so quick, easy and still eye catching.  Start with a pretty greeting in the center (Pretty Pumpkins set) and add leaves in opposing corners.  A little splatter, sponging and gems and you're done! 

    Now for the next few cards we're getting into some stamping techniques!  This set of cards is made with the Emboss Resist technique.  Same colors as above with the addition of Bumblebee and Gold. 

    I embossed the leaves images using Versamark ink and clear embossing onto Vanilla CS.  Next, sponge Classic ink randomly, directly over the embossing filling in the entire piece of card stock with color. 

    Then use a damp tissue or cloth to wipe off the excess ink.  It will come off of the embossed images but stay on the card stock.  So fun and gorgeous! 

    I toned down & softened the look with a piece of Vellum card stock (3 1/2" X 4 3/4"). The die-cuts are all from the Intricate Leaves dies. The pretty greeting that is heat embossed with Gold embossing powder is from the Heartfelt Wishes stamp set seen here. It's in the Holiday catalog as well.  

    Now we're on to the Joseph's Coat technique.  It's very similar to the Emboss Resist except you add color before you heat emboss!  

    As you can see the Joseph's Coat can create a beautiful 'coat of colors'.  The card above uses the same colors as the previous cards including Bumblebee. Holiday rhinestones are perfect with these colors. 

    This next card has Old Olive instead of Evening Evergreen.  The Evergreen was just too dark. It is Cherry Cobbler card stock & ink. My photo came out a bit off color. 

    Here's what the vanilla card stock looked like before I added the leaves embossed in Clear embossing powder.  

    Once you have clear embossed leaves over this sponged piece you rub on a darker color of Classic or water-based ink. Anything but permanent ink should work.  I used Soft Suede here. Most people use Black.  

    After I rubbed the Soft Suede ink pad directly onto the embossed card stock I used a tissue to wipe off the excess from the embossed leaves revealing the beautifully colored leaves.  

    *Watch the video below to see this technique done Live. 

    And here is the video.  Click on this photo below to see these cards made!  I hope you are inspired to use some of these techniques! 

    Don't forget that tomorrow is the last day of Sale-a-Bration!  Don't miss out on getting your favorite items FREE!  The link to order is below. 

    Or choose the Starter Kit deal and become a member of the Stampin' Up! family & my Flowerbug's Team! 

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    September Specials

    Host code: WGVUYXTF

    *click here to order

    Get 10 beautiful hand-made cards from me with a $50 online order

    from September 20-30th! 

    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

    the Painted Christmas Suite!

    BEST DEAL!

    Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit! 

    Plus pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free! 

    You're getting up to $205 in products for just $99!

     

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  • The Beautiful Christmas Season bundle can be yours FREE!


    We made this pretty (and easy) card at my September Christmas card class.  

    It's made with the Christmas Season bundle seen here.  This bundle was one of my first purchases from the 2021 Holiday Catalog; I think it's extremely versatile and SO easy to create with!  


    Here's the inside view: 


    The colors include Evening Evergreen, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake & Very Vanilla. The sentiments are from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set in the Annual Catalog. 

    Did you know you can get this $54 bundle FREE with purchase of the Stampin' Up! Starter kit?!  It's one of 12 choices you can pick from to add to your kit at no cost. See them here 

    Right now, through Thursday, September 30th you can pick out $125 in product of your choice for $99 and free shipping too! Then choose a free bundle from this list to add on.  With the free Paper Pumpkin kit you'll receive over $200 for just $99!  It's a crazy, good deal. 

    Then enjoy the 20% discount as long as you stay active.  When you're done ordering, you just stop.  No pressure, no need to 'sell or hold events'; just enjoy being a part of the Stampin' Up! family and my awesome Flowerbug's Team!  Get your kit here. 

    After we stamped the background we added texture with either the Timber or Timeworn Type 3D embossing folders.  There is also a few spatter images from the Gorgeous Leaves stamp set. 

    I created a video for a very similar card; check it out below: 

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    September Specials

    Host code: WGVUYXTF

    *click here to order

    Get 10 beautiful hand-made cards from me with a $50 online order

    from September 20-30th! 

    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

    the Painted Christmas Suite!

    BEST DEAL!

    Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit! 

    Plus pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free! 

    You're getting up to $205 in products for just $99!

     

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  • Amazing, Fun & Easy Center-Fold card video!


    We made several neat Center Flap cards on this week's Live (right here) at 7:30 pm CT. Here's my monthly FB Live schedule:
     
     
    Tonight is the 4th Monday so we're stamping at 7:30 pm CT here on my FB page.  The cards are a unique Center Flap fold and SO EASY! This fold also shows off your pretty designer paper beautifully. 
     
    Prep your pieces to make some.
    You'll need:
    • Card stock: one piece 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", one at 3" X 5 1/2" and one 1" X 4 3/4" for flap & a neutral piece for the inside greeting at 2 3/4" X 4"
    • Designer paper: 1 piece 4" X 5 1/4" and 1 at 2 3/4" X 5 1/4"
    • A large label (punched or die-cut) for the greeting
    • Ink, a greeting image, gems & ribbon to match
    The black & white card is made with the Beautifully Penned designer paper in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  This pretty black & white paper is 12 X 12 and only available through Thursday, Sept 30th.  It's free with a $50 order here. 
     
    I used the Thinking, Thanks & Peace stamp set for the front and the Heartfelt Wishes for inside.  The die-cut is from the Stitched So Sweetly seen here.  
     
    It's such a great time to order those items you've been wanting since you get something free with each $50-100 you spend!  FREE is everyone's favorite thing!  Shop here. 
    Plus if you spend $50 in September you get a stack of 10 hand made cards from me as a thank you.  *see below.
     
    Here's the video: 


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    September Specials

    Host code: WGVUYXTF

    *click here to order

    Get 10 beautiful hand-made cards from me with a $50 online order

    from September 20-30th! 

    All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

    the Painted Christmas Suite!

    BEST DEAL!

    Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit! 

    Plus pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free! 

    You're getting up to $205 in products for just $99!

     

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